September 2015
Yazidis File Complaint Against Islamic State Group for 'Genocide'
Two Yazidi groups have filed a complaint with the International Criminal Court against the Islamic State for genocide and sexual slavery. This complaint details horrific…
55 Killed in Turkish Airstrikes on PKK Positions in Iraq
Turkish airstrikes have killed at least 55 PKK members in northern Iraq amid an ongoing conflict that has escalated since a ceasefire was broken in…
Saudi Arabia Warns: We Will Respond to Political Behavior During Hajj
Saudi Arabia has issued a warning to Hajj pilgrims against political behavior during the pilgrimage, emphasizing the need for security amidst recent terrorist attacks and…
Russia: We Will Consider Military Deployment If Damascus Requests It
Russia has indicated it will consider sending military forces to Syria if requested by the Syrian government. This statement follows Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Muallem's…
IRNA: American Efforts to Meet with Iran's Ambassador in Iraq Go Unanswered
American diplomats have made several attempts to meet with Iranian officials in Iraq regarding internal issues, but these efforts have been ignored by Iran. The…
Obama and Netanyahu Discuss Iran at the White House
President Obama and Prime Minister Netanyahu are set to meet in November to discuss Iran and security cooperation. Netanyahu remains a strong opponent of the…
Lebanese Minister: Two Percent of Syrian Refugees Are Members of ISIS
Elias Bou Saab, the Lebanese Minister of Education, warned that approximately two percent of Syrian refugees in Lebanon are affiliated with ISIS, raising concerns about…
Egyptian Forces Accidentally Kill Several Mexican Tourists
Egyptian security forces mistakenly killed 12 individuals, including Mexican tourists, during an operation targeting terrorists in the Western Desert. The incident has drawn international attention,…
Muqtada al-Sadr Condemns Kidnapping of Turkish Workers in Baghdad
Muqtada al-Sadr condemned the kidnapping of 18 Turkish workers in Baghdad and expressed willingness to cooperate with the government for their release. The incident highlights…
Al-Qaeda Leader: Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is a Troublemaker and Unworthy of the Caliphate
Ayman al-Zawahiri, the leader of al-Qaeda, criticized Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the leader of ISIS, calling him unworthy of the caliphate and a troublemaker. This criticism…
Warning from Senior U.S. Security Officials about the Collapse of Iraq and Syria
Senior U.S. officials warn that Iraq and Syria may fragment due to ongoing ethnic and religious conflicts, with the potential for a significant reshaping of…
Iranian Photographer Donates Part of Her Prize to Refugees
Niyousha Tokalian, an Iranian photojournalist, announced her intention to donate part of her 100,000 euro prize to aid Syrian and Iraqi refugees. She expressed difficulty…
ISIS Sex Slave: My Price Was Eight Dollars
Jinan, a Yazidi girl who escaped ISIS captivity, published a book detailing her experiences as a sex slave, revealing the horrific conditions and the commodification…
UNESCO Condemns the Destruction of Historical Towers in Palmyra
UNESCO condemned the destruction of seven historical towers in Palmyra, Syria, by the Islamic State group between June and August 2015. This destruction is part…
Ayatollah Sistani Calls for Trial of Iraqi Officials Accused of Corruption
Ayatollah Sistani has demanded the prosecution of Iraqi officials involved in corruption and the recovery of stolen assets. His call comes amid ongoing reforms by…
Dick Cheney's Strong Criticism of the Nuclear Agreement with Iran
Dick Cheney criticizes the recent nuclear agreement with Iran, claiming it could lead to nuclear warfare. He and his daughter, Liz Cheney, argue that the…
Islamic State Claims Responsibility for Mosque Bombings in Yemen
The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for bombings at a Shiite mosque in Yemen, resulting in at least 28 deaths and 75 injuries. The attacks…
The 'Jewish Schindler' Rescues Dozens of Yazidi and Assyrian Women
Steve Maman, a Canadian businessman, has rescued 128 Yazidi and Assyrian women from ISIS sexual slavery and aims to free more through fundraising efforts. His…